Verb Patterns Jeopardy
An interactive game where B1 teens practice gerund, infinitive, and both verb patterns through speaking and discussion. Categories cover verb pattern recognition, personal experiences, comparisons, and real-life scenarios.
A free Jeopardy Quiz for Teens at CEFR B1 level. Topic: Verb Patterns.
Categories
- Gerund or Infinitive?
- Both Gerund and Infinitive
- Your Personal Experiences
- Real-Life Situations
Questions
- Gerund or Infinitive? (100): Complete the sentence: I enjoy _____ (play) video games with my friends.
- Gerund or Infinitive? (200): Which form is correct after 'want': 'I want going to the party' or 'I want to go to the party'? Explain why.
- Gerund or Infinitive? (300): Your friend says 'I can't stand waiting in long lines at the cinema.' Is this correct? Why or why not?
- Gerund or Infinitive? (400): Decide whether these sentences are correct and explain: 'I promised helping you' and 'I promised to help you.' Which one is right and why?
- Gerund or Infinitive? (500): Compare these two sentences and explain the difference: 'I forgot to call my mum' and 'I forgot calling my mum.' What does each one mean?
- Both Gerund and Infinitive (100): Can you use both gerund and infinitive after 'like'? Give an example of each.
- Both Gerund and Infinitive (200): Which verbs from our lesson can be followed by both gerund and infinitive? Name at least two.
- Both Gerund and Infinitive (300): Is this sentence correct: 'She started to study and then stopped studying'? Why does it work?
- Both Gerund and Infinitive (400): Explain the difference between 'I prefer eating healthy food' and 'I prefer to eat healthy food.' Is there a real difference in meaning?
- Both Gerund and Infinitive (500): Tell me about a hobby you love. Use the verb 'love' with both a gerund and an infinitive in your answer to show you understand both patterns.
- Your Personal Experiences (100): What activity do you enjoy doing in your free time? Use 'enjoy' with a gerund in your answer.
- Your Personal Experiences (200): Tell us about something you can't stand doing. Use 'can't stand' with a gerund and explain why you dislike it.
- Your Personal Experiences (300): Describe something you would like to do in the future. Use 'would like' with an infinitive and say why it is important to you.
- Your Personal Experiences (400): Compare how you feel about studying with how your best friend feels. Use at least two different verb patterns in your answer.
- Your Personal Experiences (500): Think about something you have promised to do for someone. Explain what you promised and why you made that promise. Use 'promise' with an infinitive.
- Real-Life Situations (100): A student says 'I finished to do my homework.' Is this correct? What should it be?
- Real-Life Situations (200): Your teacher advises you to study harder. Write a sentence using 'advise' with an infinitive that shows what your teacher said.
- Real-Life Situations (300): A friend wastes time scrolling on social media every day. Describe this situation using 'waste time' with a gerund and say why it is a problem.
- Real-Life Situations (400): Explain what someone should do if they regret not learning an instrument as a child. Use 'regret' with a gerund in your answer.
- Real-Life Situations (500): Imagine you are planning a school trip. Describe three things you need to arrange, three things you expect to happen, and one thing you would like to avoid. Use correct verb patterns for each.